Physiotherapy often plays a crucial role when recovering from a debilitating accident or illness. And in many cases, physiotherapy costs are not covered by your provincial healthcare plan. Read on to find out how much coverage for physiotherapy can be obtained via Canadian health insurance plans (employee benefits and individual health and dental).

The Calgary Stampede is an exciting 10-day event that consists of world-class rodeo and entertainment. Often called the "Greatest Outdoor Show in the World", the Stampede is an amazing western Canadian experience that offers a plethora of things to see and do (and taste)!

Massage therapy is one of the most popular extended health insurance benefits. Not surprising, really, seeing how a massage feels great and is so relaxing. But what sort of massage therapy coverage is available via Canadian healthcare and private health insurance plans such as employee benefits and individual health insurance? Read on to find out more!

Thyme is an aromatic spice that has been used by many civilizations for thousands of years. It is a potent anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-septic and anti-bacterial. In addition, thyme has high amounts of vitamins and minerals, making it a very healthy spice to consume. The historical usage of thyme is also very interesting!

Travel insurance offers emergency medical coverage in case of unforeseen sickness or accident while traveling. But does it cover everything that could go wrong on your trip? The answer to that is that it doesn't, and once in awhile travelers find this out the hard way. So why take a chance? Why not know for sure what you are covered for? Read on to find out about potential coverage pitfalls to especially look out for.

In this edition of Popular Visitor to Canada Destinations we go to Churchill, Manitoba, world famous for its polar bear tours. In addition to polar bears Churchill is also famous for its beluga whale and migratory bird watching. It has also been rated as the 3rd best place in the world to see the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights!

Welcome to this first edition of our new "Insurance Humor" blog series. We've scoured the Internet for the funniest insurance-related stories and jokes that we could find. We hope we bring a smile to your lips and some laughter to your heart!

Many Canadians have health insurance coverage that offers some form of dental benefits. Unfortunately, too many of us do not use all of our available dental insurance benefits, thereby leaving our "dental dollars" on the table. Use these tips to make sure you squeeze everything that you can out of your dental plan!

Allspice is a very nutritious and medicinal spice that is packed with flavour. It tastes and smells like a combination of nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, and has been used by people for hundreds of years now. Originally used for flavouring chocolate and as an embalming preservative, allspice has now been found to have anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties! For more information please read on.

There are many foreign workers currently residing and working in Canada at any given time. But what happens if a non-Canadian worker gets sick or has an accident that requires medical attention while here in Canada? Well, turns out that all foreign workers (including family members) who have a valid Work Permit will be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage. For more details please read on!

In this next installment of our "Popular Visitor to Canada Destinations" series we look at Old Quebec, the historical part of Quebec City that is over 400 years old. Old Quebec is a blast from the past that is home to the Ramparts of Quebec, the Chateau Frontenac, the Citadel and much more!

Employee benefits are something that job applicants often look at when deciding whether or not to take a job offer. But what questions should be asked of a potential employer? Read on to find out what we, as experienced insurance brokers, think are the top questions that should be asked by employees regarding group insurance benefits.

Welcome to this 2nd edition of our "Bizarre Insurance Policies" series. In this episode we look at lottery winner insurance, alien abduction coverage, free riot insurance, multiple birth insurance and more. And once again we see that any risk can be insured if you can only afford the premiums!

Cloves are a fragrant spice that have been used to flavour our foods for thousands of years. They are valued for their potent taste as well as their anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-septic and anesthetic medicinal qualities! Cloves have a rich history, and were one of the spices worth more than their weight in gold during the spice trade which drove exploration around the world.

We live in an uncertain world these days. Unexpected weather events, natural disasters and terrorist attacks seem to occur on a regular basis. Yet people still travel around the world, going on holidays and looking to recharge the batteries and relax. But what happens if your travel plans are impeded by some unforeseen event? This is where trip cancellation and interruption protection comes to play!

Many of us have some understanding that poor oral health can result in health problems. However, what is not commonly known is the serious gravity of health problems that can result from not taking care of our teeth via dental care. For example, did you know that there is a proven link between rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease?

In this 7th edition of "Popular Visitor to Canada Destinations" blog series we take you to gorgeous Gros Morne National Park. Gros Morne is located in Newfoundland, and it boasts some incredibly unique geology along with a wide variety of habitats. If you love nature and don't mind some hiking then Gros Morne is the place for you!

In this article we examine what the phrase "health insurance" actually means. We first highlight the difference between government-managed healthcare systems and private health insurance. We then compare and contrast the two types of health insurance available to Canadians: employee benefits and individual health insurance plans.

Cayenne pepper is a highly nutritious and medicinal super spice. It has been used to spice up food and treat various ailments by many cultures for centuries. Cayenne gets its heat from capsaicin, and it is this capsaicin that gives cayenne pepper its medicinal properties (e.g. an anti-inflammatory, a potent pain reliever and an anti-carcinogen just for starters)!